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Sree Vishnu

Actor Sree Vishnu
Actor Sree Vishnu Image: Wikimedia Commons. Madhuram Videos / CC BY 3.0

Sree Vishnu (born Rudraraju Vishnuvardhan; 29 February 1984) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. After a series of minor appearances early in his career, he rose to prominence with Prema Ishq Kaadhal (2013) and subsequently established himself as a leading man in a string of successful comedies during the late 2010s and 2020s.

Key facts

Born 29 February 1984
Birth name Rudraraju Vishnuvardhan
Occupation Actor
Industry Telugu cinema
Breakthrough film Prema Ishq Kaadhal (2013)
Notable nomination SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor (for Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi)

Background

Born Rudraraju Vishnuvardhan, the actor adopted the screen name Sree Vishnu for his work in Telugu films. He began his on-screen career in minor parts before transitioning into more substantial roles.

Career

Breakthrough and supporting roles

Sree Vishnu's breakthrough came with Prema Ishq Kaadhal (2013). He followed this with appearances in Second Hand (2013) and notable supporting roles in Appatlo Okadundevadu (2016) and Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi (2017). His performance in the latter earned him a nomination for the SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Transition to lead roles

From the late 2010s, Sree Vishnu moved into leading roles, primarily in comedies. His films in this phase include:

  • Mental Madhilo (2017)
  • Brochevarevarura (2019)
  • Raja Raja Chora (2021)
  • Samajavaragamana (2023)
  • Om Bheem Bush (2024)
  • Single (2025)

Filmography highlights

Year Film Notes
2013 Prema Ishq Kaadhal Breakthrough role
2013 Second Hand Supporting role
2016 Appatlo Okadundevadu Supporting role
2017 Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi SIIMA Best Supporting Actor nomination
2017 Mental Madhilo Lead role
2019 Brochevarevarura Lead role
2021 Raja Raja Chora Lead role
2023 Samajavaragamana Lead role
2024 Om Bheem Bush Lead role
2025 Single Lead role

Significance

Sree Vishnu is regarded as part of a generation of Telugu actors who built careers through content-driven cinema, particularly comedies. His progression from minor parts and supporting roles to leading-man status, marked by recognition such as the SIIMA nomination, illustrates a steady trajectory across more than a decade in the industry.

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